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Healing on the water

Coping with the experiences of serving in combat is a monumental task many veterans face upon returning to civilian life. Michelle Revoir and Annie Ferguson chose to paddle 2,300 miles in separate canoes down the Mississippi River as a form of therapy.

Congressman Higgins addresses Chamber Breakfast gathering

Third District Representative Clay Higgins was in Crowley on Monday for a day-long series of events that he began with a speaking engagement at the Rice Palace.

Flood-damaged SM museum to open Saturday

More than a year after the August 2016 flood damaged both the Acadian Memorial and the Cultural Heritage Museum on South Market Street, restoration work is now complete. On Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m., the Cultural Heritage Museum will officially reopen.

Erath High Homecoming Court

Erath High 2017 Homecoming Court—Erath High will play Berwick tonight in the annual Homecoming Game. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. The presentation of the court will take place at 6:15 p.m. The queen will be announced at the game that night.

Harvest Time Homecoming Court

Members of the Harvest Time Christian Academy Homecoming Court (L-R): Gabrielle Sonnier, Emily Lormand, Kynley Roy, 2017 HTCA Homecoming Queen: Bethany Rupert, Chrisitana Placher, Audie Roma, Victoria Picard and Claire Schexnider.

Abbeville to reapply for state funds for projects

It has been an exercise in patience, but the Abbeville City Council remains focused on gaining state funds for flood protection and drainage projects in parts of the city.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 9 07:01 Domestic call in the 400 block of Bacciochi. 08:34 18-wheeler stalled on tracks at 8th Street. 08:55 Fruge Lumber for counterfeit bill. 12:47 Shoplifting at Walmart.

Eunice Police arrests

The following is arrest by Eunice Police . Oct. 9 Wayne Hammond, 30, 400 block of Middle Johnson, Merryville. Probation warrant.

Shirley Ann Guillory

Shirley Ann Guillory passed away on Sunday October 8, 2017, at the age of 58. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at 11:00 AM. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Mallet with burial to follow at St. Ann's Cemetery in Mallet. Fr. Borgia Aubespin will officiate.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 6 Brent Mire, 43, 912 Old Hwy. 13, Mamou. Illegal possession of stolen things. Lasagan Jade Reed, 23, 200 block of Lee Road, Eunice. Three bench warrants, driving under suspension. Jeffery Wayne Cormier, 42, 100 block of Mill Street, Eunice.